The Point in Time (PIT) Count will take place in Pulaski County Wednesday, January 24.
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Pulaski County Human Services Food Drive this Saturday!
Kankakee Valley Broadcasting’s WKVI is teaming up with Pulaski County Human Services to collect non-perishable food items to benefit the food pantry this Saturday, November 18.
Continue readingRibbon Cutting Held for New Vehicle at Pulaski County Human Services
Officials cut the ribbon this week on a new Braunability low-floor minivan for Pulaski County Human Services.
Continue readingPulaski County Annual Holiday Distribution Event Set for Saturday
The annual food, toys and clothing distribution event is set for Saturday, December 10 at Pulaski County Human Services in Winamac.
Continue readingAssistance Programs Available for Low Income Households
Income qualifying households are able to apply to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (EAP) and Water Assistance Program for the upcoming winter season.
Continue readingPulaski County Human Services Conducting Toy Drive
Residents may donate new toys for children for Christmas at the Pulaski County Human Services building in Winamac Friday, November 19 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET.
Continue readingFood Finders Food Bank to Hold Drive-Through Distribution in Medaryville Friday
The Food Finders Food Bank Mobile Pantry will be in Medaryville tomorrow, August 20. A drive-through distribution will be held at the West Side Center at 510 E. Main Street, starting at 11:00 a.m. EDT.
Continue readingFood Finders Food Bank to Hold Drive-Through Distribution in Medaryville Tuesday
The Food Finders Food Bank Mobile Pantry will be in Medaryville tomorrow, June 29. A drive-through distribution will be held at the Pulaski County Human Services Westside Center at 510 East Main Street. It starts at 11:00 a.m. EDT.
Continue readingPulaski County Human Services Reopening Senior Centers As Older Americans Month Begins
Pulaski County officials are recognizing May as Older Americans Month. A proclamation was recently approved by the county commissioners, at the request of Pulaski County Human Services.
Continue readingPulaski County Human Services Gets Emergency Food and Shelter Funding for Local Organizations
Organizations helping Pulaski County residents with food, utilities, and shelter can apply for some funding help.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Adopts 2021 Budget
The Town of Winamac’s 2021 budget was recently approved by the town council. The total budget adds up to more than $1.3 million. Just over $973,000 of that is the General Fund. More than $135,000 is budgeted for parks, and $65,000 is in the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund. Winamac’s 2021 budget now goes to the state for final approval.
Continue readingFood Distribution in Winamac on Tuesday
Food Finders will be distributing food boxes at Pulaski County Human Services on Tuesday, July 28 at 10 a.m. ET.
Continue readingFood Finders to Distribute Food in Winamac, Francesville this Week
Food Finders Food Bank will make a couple visits to Pulaski County this week. Today from noon to 1:00 p.m. EDT, Food Finders will have a special food box distribution in Winamac, according to Pulaski County Human Services. The distribution will be held at the Human Services office at 115 West Pearl Street.
Continue readingFood Banks to Visit Knox, Monterey Tomorrow
A mobile food pantry will be heading to Monterey tomorrow. The Food Finders Food Bank will hold a drive-through pickup starting at 11:00 a.m. EDT at the Monterey Lions Club at 6194 E. Main St.
Continue readingPulaski County Human Services to Initiate Drive-Thru Procedure at Food Pantry
Beginning Monday, March 16, Pulaski County Human Services officials will be implementing some restrictions regarding the Food Pantry and the Von Tobel and Westside Center.
Continue readingWinamac Officials Forgo Tourism Contribution, Ask for Additional Info about Where Funds are Spent
While reviewing claims at the most recent Winamac Town Council meeting, President Tom Murray had some recommendations about ways he thought they could save some money.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Accepts Grant Funding for Preschool Program
Eastern Pulaski Elementary School is hoping to launch a new preschool program in January. Principal Jill Collins told the school board last week that the school has received grant funding to purchase materials and hire an instructor.
Continue readingPulaski Council Approves Budget Transfers for Deputy and Dispatcher Overtime, Fiscal Planning
Pulaski County sheriff’s deputies have been busy recently, and that’s led to a significant shortfall in the department’s overtime budget. The county council voted Monday to transfer a total of $27,000 out of the deputy salary and part-time dispatcher salary line items, to fill the gap.
Continue readingPulaski County Council Approves Budget Transfer to Help with Human Services Van Purchase
Pulaski County Human Services will be able to get a new van, thanks to some financial help from the county. The county council recently approved the transfer of $7,000 out of the Community Development Commission’s Land Acquisition line item, to help cover the local match.
Continue readingFiscal Plan, Courthouse Study Proposal to be Presented to Pulaski Council, Commissioners Tonight
Pulaski County officials will get their first look at the county’s new fiscal plan tonight. Last year, the county hired consultant Jeffrey Peters to look at the county’s finances and recommend adjustments to its tax structure, to make it more sustainable going forward.
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